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Rhodia Polyamide: Groundbreaking of 40 000 tons PA-Plant in China

31.05.2005 - This new facility reinforces Rhodia Polyamide’s commitment to growth in China and more generally in Asia. It is the second plant built in Asia by the company since 2003, bringing the company’s Asian production up to 80 000 T. Rhodia Polyamide will have there the expertise to produce the full spectrum...

PolyOne introduces a new range of masterbatch for Biodegradable Polymers

26.05.2005 - There is a growing demand for biodegradable products, with both industry and consumers looking for biodegradable alternatives to conventional plastic polymers. Committed to keeping up with the latest developments in the market, PolyOne (www.polyone.com) has developed a range of masterbatch products...

Dow Europe announces price increase for polyethylene resins

22.04.2005 - Given the improved demand for Dow polyethylene resins and the continuous high prices of raw material and energy costs, Dow Europe GmbH is announcing a price increase across the European region for all polyethylene resins. This price increase is in line with the price increase announced for the month...

Great Lakes increases prices of all bromine-based flame retardants

29.03.2005 - Great Lakes Chemical Corporation (www.greatlakes.com) announced it will increase prices worldwide on Firemaster® 550/552 flame retardants, Tetrabromophthalic anhydride and Tetrabromophthalic anhydride (PHT-4™) derivatives by $0.10/lb. Additionally, the company will increase prices on all other brominated...

Borealis increases European polyolefins prices

24.03.2005 - Borealis (www.borealisgroup.com) announced today that it will increase the price of its polyethylene and polypropylene plastics in Europe by EUR 70 and EUR 50 per tonne respectively as of April 1, 2005. “Recently we have seen substantial pressure on margins. These price increases are necessary to...

Basell to increase PP and PE prices in Europe

23.03.2005 - Basell announced that it will increase prices by €70 per tonne on all polypropylene and polyethylene grades sold in Europe effective April 1. "With the cost of raw materials, energy and transportation at very high levels, this price increase is necessary,” said Werner Breuers, president of Basell...

Borealis appoints Ultrapolymers as European rotomoulding distribution partner

16.03.2005 - Borealis has appointed Ultrapolymers as distribution partner in Europe for its full range of polyethylene and polypropylene rotomoulding (RM) resins effective March 14, 2005. The appointment of Ultrapolymers consolidates the reputation of Borealis as a leading, innovative provider of plastics solutions...

Basell to increase advanced polyolefins prices in Europe

10.03.2005 - Basell announced that it will increase prices by €85 per tonne for its range of advanced polyolefins sourced from Europe. "We need to compensate for raw material costs that continue at record high levels,” said Martyn Tickner, senior vice president for Basell’s Advanced Polyolefins Business.

DuPont raises prices for engineering polymers

07.03.2005 - DuPont Engineering Polymers announced additional price increases effective April 1st, 2005 in Europe, Middle East & Africa for the following products: - DuPont™ Thermx® high performance polyester products will increase by € 0,25 per kg. - DuPont™ Crastin® PBT and DuPont™ Hytrel® thermoplastic polyester...

US expects boom in degradable plastics

08.02.2005 - US demand for degradable plastics is expected to grow by 13.7% per annum over the next three years, says Freedonia Group (www.freedoniagroup.com). The US research company forecasts demand to reach 168.000 tonnes in 2008, valued at $490 million (€372 million). A widening of applications will come...

Great Lakes completes phase-out of two flame retardants

28.01.2005 - Great Lakes Chemical Corporation (www.greatlakes.com) today confirmed that it voluntarily stopped production of penta- and octa- polybrominated diphenyl ether on December 31, 2004. The move, first announced by the company in November 2003, comes years ahead of legislative mandates and is a direct result...

Flexform: Natural Fiber Composites Used in More Than 1.5 Million Vehicles

27.01.2005 - FlexForm Technologies LLC (www.flexformtech.com), a North American leader in natural fiber composites (NFC), has gained widespread acceptance as a leading substrate supplier for automotive interior trim applications. FlexForm´s NFC products, which are formulated from a blend of natural fibers such as...

Ticona increases Price of its Poyester Products

26.01.2005 - Ticona (www.ticona.com), the technical polymers business of the Celanese Corporation, has announced it will increase the price of its polyester products Celanex® (PBT), Impet® (PET) und Vandar® (Thermoplastic Polyester-Blends). This increase is in addition to the one announced in Europe November 2004...

Dow Europe announces price increase for PRIMACOR copolymers

22.12.2004 - Dow Europe GmbH (www.dow.com) announced that it will increase the prices of all PRIMACOR* Copolymers by 120 Euro/MT effective January 1, 2005. PRIMACOR Copolymers are a family of specialty polyolefin resins produced by Dow that can be used in harsh packaging conditions. PRIMACOR Copolymers offer...

Dow Increases Prices of Synthetic Rubber

13.12.2004 - Dow Europe GmbH announced today that it will increase the prices of its synthetic rubber products per January 1, 2005. The prices for all Styrene Butadiene Rubber (SBR) and Polybutadiene Rubber (PBR) products will be raised by 150 Euro/MT.

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